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Party Fish and Chip Van in Paddock Wood
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Paddock Wood? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Paddock Wood
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Paddock Wood
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Whether it is anniversary celebrations and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
In a place like Paddock Wood, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will do the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Midsummer parties in Paddock Wood stay bright until about 9:15pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Paddock Wood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paddock Wood?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Hosting a chip van party in Paddock Wood
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN12, we can fry fresh for your guests. Paddock Wood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Paddock Wood to London (about 31 miles away).
For party guests on the train, there is a station right in Paddock Wood: Paddock Wood station. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Andrew's Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Paddock Wood on the B2017 and B2160, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to parties in Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include John Brunt V.C. Pub (less than half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Paddock Wood
What else we do in Paddock Wood
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Who books party fish and chip van in Paddock Wood?
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
A green space like Foal Hurst Wood is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the van.
Paddock Wood: your questions answered
Could you trade in Foal Hurst Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Do you cover Paddock Wood?
We do. We serve events in Paddock Wood and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch